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Animal Production Strategies in Southern Region of Bangladesh

M. J. Hossen
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Department of Animal Science, Patuakhali Science & Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

M. S. Hossain
Department of Animal Science, Patuakhali Science & Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

M. J.Abedin
Department of Poultry Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh

M. R. Karim
AVS, HPAI Program, FAO Bangladesh

F. I. Rume
Department of Animal Breeding & Genetics, Patuakhali Science & Technology University, Dumki, Patuakhali, Bangladesh

Abstract/ Executive Summary:

A survey was conducted in different districts of Barisal division in Bangladesh during May-June, 2008 to assess the production, consumption and marketing of livestock and their products. A total of 114 farmers were interviewed, of which 26, 24, 21, 10, 10 and 9 % were in Patuakhali, Barisal, Barguna, Bhola, Jhalakati and Pirojpur districts, respectively under the Barisal division of Bangladesh. The livestock keeping patterns of farm households were cattle, buffalo, goat, chicken or duck or any combination of these. Cattle and chicken population was high in all farm categories and due to marshy area duck was higher in number compared to another region. Cattle and buffaloes were also reared by share system. Average milk production per cow was found 2.25 liter per day. The small and large farmers sold the highest portion of the product and the medium farmers consumed most of their products. On average, all farm households spent 29, 18 and 19 % of the income generated through livestock for their daily expenses, agricultural inputs and food, respectively. On average, health and veterinary expenditure per household was 6.95 US$ (1US$=70BDT). Black quarter (23 %) and Foot and mouth disease (35 %) in cattle, Diarrhoea (39 %) and PPR (29 %) in goat, ranikhet (40 %) and fowlpox (34 %) in poultry were the common diseases.

Keywords: Consumption pattern, Income generation, Socio-economic background

Location: Barisal division in Bangladesh

Start Date: 00-05-2008

End Date: 00-06-2008

Program Area: Animal Health and Management

Commodity: Income generation

Objectives:

This study was undertaken to: 1. Define socio-economic background, the existing ownership and raising pattern of livestock and poultry. 2. Assess the production, consumption and marketing of livestock & poultry and their products; and 3. Identify the constraints and assess the potentials of livestock production.

Methodology:

The survey was conducted in 6 districts under Barisal division namely Patuakhali, Barisal, Barguna, Bhola, Jhalakati and Pirojpur. Data were collected through a structured questionnaire. A total of 124 farms raising livestock and poultry belonging to three farm categories based on landholding; small (0.50-2.0 acres) medium (2.1-5.0 acres) and large (above 5.0 acres). The stratified proportionate random sampling technique applied in selecting the farmers. A total of 46 small, 46 medium and 32 large farmers were interviewed. Based on this criterion the result is shown in Table1. The survey was conducted during May to June 2008. The questionnaire was carefully designed contained both open and closed form of structured questions keeping in mind the objectives of the study.

Source of Information: The Agriculturists 6(1&2): 77-83 (2008); ISSN-1729-5211

Article Link (Online Journal): DOI: 10.3329/agric.v6i1.5217

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Achievement/Findings:

It may be concluded that there is a prospect to increase livestock and poultry farming for small, medium and large farmers in the southern region of Bangladesh. Broiler and layer farm projects can be taken by introducing hybrid chicks. Improved large animal through artificial insemination programs may boost up the milk production of indigenous cow. Male emaciated cattle and buffalo can be used for fattening programs. For mitigation of green grass crisis perennial fodder like Napier, German, and Para in lowing land and production project can be taken in the fallow land. A routine vaccination program is suggested to prevent diseases of livestock and poultry. If the respective agencies can ensure the above mentioned modern technologies and inputs of livestock then it will possible to establish livestock farming to solve the unemployment problem and to increase income generation of the rural people significantly.

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